Rabbits
Clinical advice, common presentations, resources and much more about the UK’s third most popular pet.
John Chitty looks at three areas where studies have increased the evidence base with respect to the nourishment role in disease.
Richard Saunders details areas to address to avoid health deterioration in these animals.
The UK has around one million pet rabbits, and a growing number of practices are capitalising on the lack of care and attention some receive. Research has shown many owners seek out practices that specialise in rabbit care over those who don’t, so it’s worth investing time and thought to make sure they choose you…
Nadia Wiseman discusses the importance of keeping owners of the UK's third most popular pet informed and up to date with their welfare needs.
Louise Ash describes methods of safely administering anaesthetics in this easily stressed prey species.
Richard Saunders looks at aetiology, epidemiology, treatment, prevention and management for patients with RVHD.
An often poorly understood and cared for species, Matthew Rendle spotlights the key steps VNs and vets can take to help when presented with a rabbit in need of urgent help…
John Chitty explains the basics of handling rabbits during an examination and how practices can be more accommodating.
Sonya Miles reports the case and treatment method of a rabbit that presented with symptoms of this condition.
Lorraine Peschard details the causes and treatment options for vestibular syndrome.
Nadia Wiseman and Livia Benato look at caring for this prey species while at the clinic and provide a stress-free environment to help give them a better chance to progress and fully recover.
From her Exotic Encounters series – Elisabetta Mancinelli describes clinical signs, pain scoring systems and analgesia options.
In the second and final part of her article on domestic leporid encephalitozoonosis, Elisabetta Mancinelli looks at the disease’s pathogenesis as well as various forms of therapy.
In the first of a two-part article on encephalitozoonosis in domestic leporids, Elisabetta Mancinelli discusses the causal parasite’s life cycle and analysis tools to help detect its presence.
From the Vet Times archives – Elisabetta Mancinelli discusses research that led to the creation of a scoring system for the clinical assessment of hock lesions.
Michelle Clark and Richard Saunders look at diagnosing the slow-moving gut syndrome, medical and surgical treatment options and prevention of this potentially fatal condition.